These 12 Yoga Poses For Stress Relief Provide Instant Calm

"This pose is great for opening your hips and breathing deeply," Zac Armstrong, E-RYT 500, NASM-certified personal trainer and master trainer for YogaSix, says.

• Lie on your back, bend your knees, and hold onto your feet, ankles, or backs of the thighs.
• Gently pull your legs toward the floor, holding still or gently rocking side to side.
• Hold here for five breaths.